Suffolk County Democrats
Democrats vying to replace retiring Rep. Steve Israel in Tuesday’s primary made their final pitches to voters in a Thursday night Queens debate short on personal jabs but long on explanations why each is the best choice.
Along with promoting their biographies and political experience during the debate at North Shore Towers, a luxury gated community near the Nassau-Queens border, the four candidates in attendance also answered questions...read more ››
Democrats Dave Calone and Anna Throne-Holst are locked in a competitive — and expensive — primary Tuesday for the chance to face freshman GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin in what is expected to be one of the nation’s most competitive general election congressional races in November.
Calone, 42 of Setauket, is the former chairman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission and president and CEO of the venture capital firm Jovian Holdings.
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Democratic Rep. Steve Israel's surprise decision not seek re-election has spawned a five-way primary in the Gold Coast 3rd District that stretches from Queens to Suffolk County. The race is so crowded that even experts are shying way from predictions. Here are the candidates at a debate at Great Neck House on Tuesday, May 17, 2016: from left, Jonathan Clarke, Anna Kaplan, Jon Kaiman, Steve Stern and Thomas Suozzi. (Credit: James Escher)...read more ››
A bill moving quickly in the Legislature’s final days would create a New York Climate Action Council to push solar, wind and other renewable energies through state spending.
One innovative new effort under the bill would be to use solar-powered heat pumps to use ground water to help heat residential buildings including public housing.
The measure sponsored by Assemb. Steven Engelbright (D-Setauket) passed the Democrat led...read more ››
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara)
Democrat Hillary Clinton cruised to victory in the New Jersey primary Tuesday night, then claimed her historic status as the first woman to become a major party’s presumptive nominee for president.
“Thanks to you, we have reached a milestone — the first time in our nation...read more ››
Legislation introduced in Albany would protect marine mammals and sea turtles like this one shown at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation on Aug. 19, 2015. (Credit: Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation)
Three Long Island lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a marine mammal and sea turtle protection zone around Plum Island and two other environmentally sensitive eastern Islands...read more ››
Committee members for major political parties will be out in force starting Tuesday to gather nominating petitions for their state and local candidates in fall elections.
For the State Senate, the major parties have nominated the following candidates:
1 S.D. —State Sen. Kennth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) against Gregory-John Fischer of Calverton;
2nd S.D.—State Sen. John Flanagan (R-East Northport) vs. Democrat Peter N....read more ››
Peter Magistrale, a 24-year-old accountant and Democrat who says he’s ready to tackle corruption in Albany while closing tax loopholes that could translate to relief for middle class taxpayers, is challenging incumbent Sen. John Flanagan for his seat in the state’s 2nd District.
Flanagan, of East Northport, a Republican and majority leader of the senate, was first elected to the seat in 2002.
His challenger, Magistrale, of St....read more ››
The election is Tuesday, November 8th. Polls will be open from 6AM to 9PM.
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Democrat Todd Kaminsky was declared the official winner Monday of a close New York state Senate race for the convicted former GOP majority leader’s Long Island seat, handing the Democrats a majority of seats in the chamber.
Kaminsky beat Republican Chris McGrath by 886 votes, according to the numbers certified by Nassau County election officials.
Kaminsky was ahead by 780 votes on election day two weeks ago, but McGrath refused...read more ››